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Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt – Chicago

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 39 Comments
Lufthansa First Class Review

I’ve reviewed first class on the Lufthansa 747-8 so many times that I considered skipping this review, especially because the flight took place last year. But I just cannot do so…the flight was spectacular and represented one of my...

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HiltonHotel Reviews

Review: Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 27, 2023March 26, 2023 5 Comments
Hilton Frankfurt Airport Review

After arriving late in the evening from Istanbul, I spent the night at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport ahead of my flight to Chicago the following morning. I do find this a very convenient hotel. Hilton Frankfurt Airport Review We...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Hilton Shreveport

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 26, 2023March 26, 2023 2 Comments
Hilton Shreveport bed

I was in Shreveport, Louisiana for a business trip and stayed a very quick night at the Hilton Shreveport. Here’s my review of this new property.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Review: Lufthansa A320neo Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2023March 26, 2023 20 Comments
Lufthansa A320neo Business Class Review

I began my journey home from Istanbul with a flight to Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Even though I would always choose Turkish Airlines over Lufthansa to travel between IST and FRA if given the choice, I did enjoy warm service...

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Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 24, 2023March 24, 2023 29 Comments
United Polaris Lounge LAX Review

The United Airlines Polaris Lounge LAX remains a tranquil oasis that never seems to get crowded and includes lovely service and a nice selection of food and drinks. United Polaris Lounge LAX Review I’ve visited this lounge often since...

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Flight ReviewsTurkish Airlines

Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 24, 2023March 29, 2023 37 Comments

After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with...

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Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023 25 Comments
United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review

It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived...

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Review: Copa Club Bogota (BOG)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023 2 Comments
Copa Club Bogota Review

Copa Air Lines operates its own lounge in Bogota, the Copa Club, offering both Priority Pass and Star Alliance Gold passengers an additional lounge option. Copa Club Bogota Review (BOG) I stopped by this lounge just prior to boarding...

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Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 21, 2023March 21, 2023 4 Comments
Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review

The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international...

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Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 20, 2023March 22, 2023 22 Comments
Avianca 787-8 Business Class Review

From London to Bogota I flew in Avianca Business Class on the Boeing 787-8. While the food was deplorable, I do think Avianca has potential (or perhaps better put, still maintains some premium elements) on its longhaul flights. Avianca...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Gild Hotel, A Thompson Hotel (New York City)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023 7 Comments
gild hall thompson suite bedroom

Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) near Wall Street in New York City is a great Hyatt Privé option in lower Manhattan.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023 16 Comments
Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class Review

From Bahrain to London I flew Gulf Air onboard a 787-9 in “Falcon Gold” business class. Overall, my experience was mixed, with some elements I loved and others that made me scratch my head. Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class...

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Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023 6 Comments
Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain Review

I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air...

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Review: Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 16, 2023March 15, 2023 3 Comments
Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class Review

For my next leg of the journey home, I flew Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain on an A320-200 in business class. The short flight featured drama onboard and the meal fell woefully short of my expectations. Gulf...

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Review: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023 3 Comments
Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review

The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is...

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Review: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 14, 2023March 15, 2023 19 Comments
Etihad A350-1000 Business Class Review

I love the Airbus A350, but no airline has created a more beautiful A350-1000 business class cabin than Etihad Airways. My flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was far too short… Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class Review (IST-AUH) I...

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Review: IGA Lounge Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2023March 12, 2023 15 Comments
IGA Lounge Istanbul Review

The IGA Lounge in Istanbul remains an excellent Priority Pass lounge, with a wide selection of food and drinks as well as plenty of space to spread out. IGA Lounge Istanbul Review My comprehensive review from 2019 (below) is...

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Flight ReviewsTurkish Airlines

Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2023March 11, 2023 9 Comments
Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class Review

Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all...

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Review: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 12, 2023March 12, 2023 22 Comments
best carry on luggage sterling pacific overhead bin

I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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EgyptLounge ReviewsPriority Pass

Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2023March 10, 2023 4 Comments
Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review

I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE)...

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